Classic Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
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Classic Chicken and Rice Soup

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
"Beginning with my Fast Chicken Soup Base it is easy to knock hours off of the cooking time usually needed for homemade chicken soup and still end up with soup that tastes even better than the 'from scratch' method."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Fast Chicken Soup Base
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 3/4 cup long-grain white rice.
  3. Before removing from heat, stir in: 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen green peas and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 451 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 91mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by KASBES   view full review
DELICIOUS and easy meal! My husband usually has three bowls full, and even my picky toddler...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2005 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
I just boiled my own whole chicken instead of buying a roasted one at the supermarket. That...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Elaine   view full review
* I must be stupid, but where's the chicken?
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by DzzRed Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a keeper!! I didn't want to go to the store so I made alternates. I used 5 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2005 by SILKYMAMMA   view full review
Very good. Boiled the carcas longer than recommended here. Will make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Dottie   view full review
Made the soup base suggested. Added two small bay leaves, left out the peas, and ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by ling-ling   view full review
nice
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by Steph   view full review
Hi, I have a couple questions, being that I am a very inexperienced cook. First, do you add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2011 by rtorgie   view full review
This is the easiest soup to make and is SO GOOD! We have made with rice and with orzo pasta. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by Michael J. Wild   view full review
Excellent recipe. Delicious, quick and easy. Most of the time is spent simmering the broth and...

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